Photographs and chromos are _finished_--that's why they
are dead.
UNCLE RICHARD
I was not aware of the fact. But ... you will remember, Richard, that in
my letter I asked you to visit me?
RICHARD
Of course. And I shall be very pleased to stay for a few days. Very kind
of you to ask me.
UNCLE RICHARD
Not at all, Richard, not at all! I--
RICHARD
On Monday I must return to New York and look for a studio. With the book
coming out I feel I shall have no trouble selling my work.
UNCLE RICHARD
Studio? Isn't that--hem! rather _Bohemian_, Richard?
RICHARD
Good gracious, uncle, you haven't been reading George Moore, have you?
UNCLE RICHARD
But Richard, did you not understand that I wanted you to stay here longer
than that?
RICHARD
Why no. How long did you mean?
UNCLE RICHARD
Er--I hadn't thought, exactly. I mean that I wanted you to bring your
things here--bring your things here and just live on with me.
RICHARD
I had no idea you meant _that_. Anyhow, as I couldn't paint here, it's
impossible. But, of course, if you care to have me stay a few days
longer--
UNCLE RICHARD
But I have everything arranged for you here.
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